Boy name
Eşfak name meaning
“More compassionate, very merciful”
Eşfak means “more compassionate” or “very merciful.” It comes from Arabic ašfaq and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. It shares a root with Turkish şefkat, meaning compassion, linking the name to the familiar language of care, tenderness, and mercy.
What does Eşfak mean?
More compassionate, very merciful
In Turkish: Daha şefkatli, çok merhametli
Eşfak emphasizes compassion through a comparative or intensified expression. It is related by root to the Turkish word şefkat and the name Şefik. Its imagery centres on sensitivity to another's distress and caring concern; the underlying word is an expression of tenderness rather than a particular religious title or the name of a sacred being.
Origin of the name Eşfak
The name comes from Arabic ašfaq, 'more compassionate, more tender-hearted'. It shares the root š-f-q with şefkat, 'compassion'; this short-vowel form is distinct from ishfāq, the verbal noun meaning compassionate concern or solicitude.
How to pronounce Eşfak
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eʃfak/ |
Is Eşfak a boy’s name?
Yes, Eşfak is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Eşfak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Eşfak
Names with related meanings
- Ensar♂Helpers, supporters
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Semih♂Generous, open-handed and tolerant
- Rahmi♂Associated with mercy and compassion
- Mazlum♂Someone subjected to oppression or injustice
- Şefik♂Compassionate, affectionate, caring
- Rafet♂Compassion
- Atıf♂Compassionate
- Rahim♂Deeply merciful, compassionate
- Abdürrahim♂Servant of God, the Merciful
- Rauf♂Deeply compassionate and merciful
- Raif♂Compassionate
Famous people named Eşfak
- Eşfak Aykaç · b. 1918
FAQ about the name Eşfak
What is the meaning of Eşfak?
Eşfak means “More compassionate, very merciful”. The name comes from Arabic ašfaq, 'more compassionate, more tender-hearted'. It shares the root š-f-q with şefkat, 'compassion'; this short-vowel form is distinct from ishfāq, the verbal noun meaning compassionate concern or solicitude.
Is Eşfak a boy’s name?
Yes, Eşfak is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Eşfak in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Eşfak nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Eşfak?
Eşfak is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Eşfak have?
Eşfak has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Eşfak?
Eşfak does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Eşfak?
Notable people named Eşfak include Eşfak Aykaç.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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